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OverviewThe mind-boggling, sock-popping, rib-tickling phenomenon that is QI have outdone themselves with this especially huge collection of facts, including: Humans glow in the dark. 'Clinomania' is the overwhelming desire to stay in bed. In 17th Century Japan people warmed their feet by putting chilli peppers in their socks. Mrs Beeton published a recipe for a toast sandwich. Wheat has over five times as much DNA as humans. Less than 5% of the world's population lives in a genuine democracy. The word 'school' comes from a Greek word meaning 'free time'. Ten out of the 12 water companies in the UK still make use of divining rods. Coral can drown. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John Lloyd , James Harkin , Anne MillerPublisher: Faber & Faber Imprint: Faber & Faber Edition: Main Dimensions: Width: 11.10cm , Height: 4.00cm , Length: 17.80cm Weight: 0.456kg ISBN: 9780571348961ISBN 10: 0571348963 Pages: 576 Publication Date: 18 October 2018 Audience: General/trade , Children/juvenile , General , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJohn Lloyd CBE is the creator of QI and founding producer of The News Quiz, Not the Nine O'Clock News, Spitting Image, Blackadder and No Such Thing As The News. James Harkin, QI's Head Elf, presents the QI Elves' podcast No Such Thing As A Fish and BBC 2's No Such Thing As The News. He also produces The Museum of Curiosity. @JamesHarkin Anne Miller is a scriptwriter and researcher for QI. She is Head Researcher for BBC Radio 4's The Museum of Curiosity and writes a literary column for Standard Issue magazine. @miller_anne Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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